Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love trying to get in better shape

After a busy summer competing with the U.S. Olympic basketball team, Timberwolves all-star forward Kevin Love said Saturday, Oct. 6, that he's putting in extra work to get in better shape.

Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman commented during the team's training camp at Minnesota State Mankato that Love "needs to build back up his condition."

"I knew coming into camp I wouldn't be where I wanted to be," Love said after Saturday's practice. "In the next few weeks, I'll be fine. I'll keep coming in early, staying late to get in extra shots and staying in the weight room. I'll be all right."

After Saturday's three-hour practice, Love lifted weights with center Nikola Pekovic for an additional hour. Love said one thing he needs to do is get more rest. He said he had about three weeks of leisure time in the offseason.

Love said he will take advantage of Sunday's off day. Adelman is giving the team Sunday off after five consecutive days of three- to four-hour practices.

Love is expected to start in the Timberwolves' exhibition opener Wednesday night, Oct. 10, against the Indiana Pacers in Fargo, N.D.